Hello, Germs, and welcome back! The other day we talked about a pretty heavy topic: sexual assault. To recap, part one focused on how the only …
The Critical Spotlight of Sexual Assault Pt. 1
Dear Germ Readers, hello and welcome back to our corner of the world known as the Internet! Strap on in and join me on this …
What You Need to Know About Sexual Assault Awareness Month
44% of sexual assault victims are under the age of 18, and 15% are under the age of 12. 68% of sexual assault cases are …
Speed Racer: Jogging Safety Tips
It’s officially March, which means Spring, which means warm weather (although I guess it depends on where you live). Either way, we’re all looking forward to …
‘Women On Guard’ Makes Feeling Safe a Breeze
According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network), an American is assaulted every 107 seconds. What this means is that 17.7 million American women have been …
Party Girls, Don’t Get Hurt
So whether or not you’ve been to parties, throughout the years we’ve all seen or heard about the stereotypical “party girl”: the one who dances …
Learning to Love Yourself
Since it is the Christmas season and gift giving is on most people’s minds, I’ve spent some time thinking about the best gift I can …
Unspoken Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is the kid who tells you it would be cool to drink and do drugs. It’s the group of boys who think it’s …
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The month of November typically brings to mind one specific day: Thanksgiving. And while that holiday is typically reserved as a day for thankfulness, there …